Crewe vigil for Jo Cox MP

The event will take place tomorrow (Sunday) and members of the public are welcome to attend

by Belinda Ryan

16:44, 18 Jun 2016Updated16:45, 18 Jun 2016

Labour MP Jo Cox, who died after being shot in Birstall near Leeds(Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire)

A vigil is being held in Crewe tomorrow evening (Sunday) in memory of Labour MP Jo Cox who was killed on Thursday.

Tomorrow’s vigil is being organised by the Crewe and Nantwich Labour Party and members are hoping as many people as possible will attend to show their support for Mrs Cox’s family.

A spokesman said: “In light of the tragic events this Thursday, the Crewe and Nantwich Constituency Labour Party will be holding a vigil for Jo Cox on Sunday June 19 at 6pm at the Memorial Square in Crewe.

“Events such as this transcend party politics, this was an attack on humanity, a wife and a mother.

"May we all join together, regardless of politics, and show our support for her family.

“This horrific event has touched many people. All members of the public are welcome to attend and pay their respects to Jo and her family.”

Mrs Cox, who was the MP for Batley and Spen, was shot and stabbed in Birstall, West Yorkshire as she was about to attend a constituency surgery.